The nerves serving your hands and feet are the longest and most energy-hungry in your body, making them the first to wear down. The first signs are easy to miss: occasional tingling, numbness, or burning that comes and goes.
While these small sensations may not immediately affect your daily life, it is important to recognize them early. Left unaddressed, occasional nerve discomfort tends to grow more frequent and more intense, spreading from the feet upward and making it harder to stay active.
What can we do to keep our nerves healthy as we age?
The answer is to defend against the harmful free radicals that fray the delicate fibers responsible for sensation and signaling.